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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304.31 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304.31 and 79.44 is: 119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304.31 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304.31 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304.31 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 24,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173.99/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.16

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